Lincoln Square Farmers Market

Peak season is here at the Lincoln Square Farmers Market! Today, stock up on the best of Midwest summer produce, with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables at their seasonal best. Whether you’re planning a big weekend meal or just looking to bring a little more summer home, you’ll find plenty to choose from.

This week’s pop-up vendors are Café Tola, Rebecca’s Confections, and Local Pastures. Stop by from 3:00–7:00 p.m. to shop local, fill your market bag, and make the most of peak summer produce!

Did you know the Lincoln Square Farmers Market has its own newsletter?

Subscribe for a weekly look at what’s in season, this week’s pop-up vendors, upcoming cooking demos, and recipes to help you figure out what to make with your market haul. It’s a great way to stay in the know and get a little inspiration before your next trip to the market!

More Local Happenings

There’s always something happening around Lincoln Square and Ravenswood! Check out these upcoming events hosted by local businesses and organizations:

We’re proud sponsors of Chicago's only classical music street festival! Access Contemporary Music’s Thirsty Ears Festival, a weekend celebrating contemporary classical music right here in Ravenswood. Join ACM this Saturday and Sunday at Wilson and Hermitage for a range of classical music plus local artisans, kid-friendly activities, food trucks and more!

Join Global Gardens for a hands-on cooking class with Farmer Celestine, who will teach participants how to make traditional African fufu with goat soup this Saturday, August 22nd at 4pm. The class takes place outdoors at the farm, so be sure to dress for the weather! Click here for details and registration.

Giant puppets are taking over Winnemac Park! REMNANTS is a free, all-ages outdoor spectacle that brings Chicago’s ancient prairies, wetlands, savannas and woodlands to life through larger-than-life puppets, movement, ecology and storytelling this Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22 at 6pm. Click here for details.

On Friday, August 21, MOLASSES is welcoming NYC-based Lingua Franca for a special pop-up from 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Shop Lingua Franca’s ethically made pieces, create your own custom cashmere knit at the custom cashmere bar, and enjoy complimentary refreshments while supplies last. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Chicago Parks Foundation. Click here for details.

The Inside Scoop

While Del Sur Bakery is temporarily closed for renovations, you can still get your Del Sur fix! The bakery is taking up a temporary residency at the Ravenswood Event Center, giving you a chance to enjoy some of their favorites while they work on their space.

Got a souvenir beer bat? Bring it to Dovetail Brewery for a refill! Now through the end of the baseball season, you can celebrate home games for Chicago’s North Side team with a beer bat refill at Dovetail Brewery. Get a .75L pour of any of Dovetail’s Core Five beers served in your Beer Bat for just $10 on home game days.

Madam Puffs and Thai Bistro is now serving breakfast on weekends! Stop by Saturday or Sunday between 9am and noon to check out their weekend breakfast offerings and start your day in Lincoln Square.

The Old Town School Music Store's end-of-season clearance sale is going on now! Stop in for unbelievable pricing on loads of guitars, banjos, and so much more!

LSR In The News

LSR businesses are in the news! For even more articles on Lincoln Square and Ravenswood businesses, click here.

• Timeless Toys: Best Toys for the Back-to-School Season (WGN)
• New Chicago Murals Honor Caleb Williams, Stacey King and John Prine (Axios Chicago)
• Let Composers Rock (New Stage City)

Have you seen a local business featured? Send the article information to info@lincolnsquare.org!